Eczema is the inflammation of skin due to an allergy or heredity. A rash may occur anywhere form hands, chest to legs and feet, with itching. the rash becomes encrusted after some time.
Treatment : Steroid ointment is given to ease the itching and inflammation.
Eczema is often confused with other skin disorders i.e. Dermatitis which is caused either by infection or allergy, whereas the cause of eczema is mainly allergic or some hereditary reasons.
